Getting Started with Classroom Book Clubs

…complaining about Literature Circles. I realized I wasn’t the only one feeling overwhelmed, and I knew I had to find another way. From Literature Circles to Classroom Book Clubs I…

10 Ways to Power Up Any Lesson and Maximize Learning

…include writing and/or discussion, structured partner activities, games that require strategy and application of skills, STEM lessons, project-based learning 10 Ways to Power Up Any Lesson Learning theories are great,…

Interactive Teaching with Plickers (Free Webinar)

…FREE formative assessment tool that works like handheld response clicker programs, but it’s far cheaper because it doesn’t require expensive clicking devices. If you’ve heard about Plickers, you might be…

Book Character Day – Fun and Educational!

…activities. However, there’s fun and educational way to sneak in a dress-up activity if you can get it approved! Host a Book Character Day! Your students can dress up as…

Investigating How to Make Icy Roads Safer

…less slippery providing traction for the vehicles. Hands on Science Investigation and Research Ideas The Icy Road Investigation is a terrific way for students to explore these concepts. This hands-on…

Teach Kindness on Pay It Forward Day

…help them find safe ways to connect with others and make a difference. In some ways, taking time to teach this lesson now is YOUR way of paying it forward!…